Most see it as...

Posted By: sm on 2006-05-24
In Reply to: What response do you get when you tell people you're an MT? - Are the reactions you get like the ones I get?

being a typist from home, not a real job. How hard can it be to type a letter is what they think. That's how my family sees it anyway, and they fall asleep when I try to describe to them what the job entails. It would probably get more respect if a salary was paid for doing the job instead of per line or per report and if there were affordable benefits.

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What response do you get when you tell people you're an MT? - Are the reactions you get like the ones I get?
- when they get that glazed over look - msbeanctr
- They give me a puzzled look, ask what it is exactly what I do and when I tell them - they look at me like I'm retarded
- I just got through telling someone yesterday - sm
  - I asked people if they can tell me the difference between facial and fascial. - nm
- They are underwhelmed. Think work at home is cool, but - that's about it.
- There are people who..... - Yes, I get the same thing.
- I'm an MT - sm - Susan
- Most see it as... - sm
- I have gotten... - mac
- Great post! LOL - sm
  - MT - Pat
- I get - Me
- Cool..you get to work at home is the response I get and ...sm - AJ
- "How do you remember all that stuff?" Cuz I's smart. I has a brane. nm - R
- I've gotten - me
- "Oh...you type. " Ya, I sure do! LOL...nm - wanderer
- I haven't noticed a change in reactions - Itsy-Bitsy
  - i am an MT - Janet Doughman
- The responses I get and usually positive. - just me
  - Oops! the are positive, not and positive. - sleepy MT

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